anatomy practical Flashcards
Structures:
chondrocytes and lacunae
Where is it found?
between bones at joints
(elastic - nose, ears; fibrocartilage - between vertebrae)
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
connectvie
Hyaline cartilage
Name 2 cells in this tissue
red blood cells
white blood cells
What is its function?
transport substances around the body
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
connective
blood
What structures can you see?
collagen
elastic fibers
cells
Where is it found?
everywhere including under the skin and most membranes
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
connective
areolar (loose CT)
Where is it found?
digestive organs, bladder, uterus
What is its function?
involuntary muscle movement
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
muscle
smooth muscle
Where is it found?
lining of ducts
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
epithelial
simple cubiotal
Where is it found?
lining of nasal cavity and respiratory tract
What are the hair-like structures on the apical surface?
cilia
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
epithelial
Pseudostratified columnar
What is the function?
Secretion and absroption
Where is it found?
lining of digestive tract
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
epithelial
simple columnar
Where is it found?
skin, inside of mouth, tongue
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
epithelial
stratified squamous
Name 2 structures found in this tissue.
osteocytes
canaliculi
Where is it found?
bones
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
connective
bone (osseous)
What is the function?
covers surfaces for filtration and reduction of friction
Where is it found?
lining of blood vessels and body cavities
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
epithelial
simple squamous
What are the cells called?
adipocytes
Where is it found?
surrounding organs, thighs
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
connective
adipose
What is its function?
contraction for blood circulation
Name one structure found in this tissue.
intercalated discs, striations
Where is it found?
heart
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
muscle
cardiac muscle
What is its function?
contraction for movement of bones
Name one structure you see in this tissue.
striations
Where is it found?
attached to bones
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
muscle
skeletal muscle
What is the function?
Send & receive messages
Where is it found?
Nervous system and throughout the body
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
Nervous
nervous tissue
What is its function?
Expand with underlying tissue
Where is it found?
Bladder, uterus
Is it epithelial, connective, muscle, or nervous?
Epithelium
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